FORD RANGER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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Transfer case selections
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Four-wheel drive operation (4H or 4L) on dry pavement is not
recommended. Operating the vehicle in four-wheel drive on dry
pavement will increase tire wear, decrease fuel economy, and
make four-wheel drive disengagement difficult for the transfer
case.
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4WD system indicator lights
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A 4WD light and a 4WD LOW light are located in the
instrument cluster.
[GF17060(R)05/96]
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2H position Ð Neither the 4WD or the 4WD LOW lights are
lit.
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4H position Ð Only the 4WD light is lit.
[GF17080(R)05/96]
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N position Ð Neither the 4WD or 4WD LOW lights are lit.
[GF17090(R)05/96]
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4L position Ð Both the 4WD and the 4WD LOW lights are
lit.
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To shift from 2H to 4H:
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Stop the vehicle and engage the manual locking hubs by
turning both hub lock selector knobs clockwise to the LOCK
position. Move the transfer case shift lever straight back to the
4H position. After both hubs have been turned to the LOCK
position, shifts between 2H and 4H (or 4H to 2H) may take
place at any speed.
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Locking hub positions
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NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle in 4H or 4L with the manual
locking hubs in the FREE position.
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NOTE: Do not drive the vehicle with the left and right
manual locking hubs set to different positions.
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To shift from 4H to 2H:
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Move the transfer case shift lever forward to the 2H position.
This can be done at any speed. However, the front driveline
will remain engaged to the front wheels until the manual
locking hubs are disengaged. To disengage the manual locking
hubs, stop the vehicle and rotate both hub lock selector knobs
counterclockwise to the FREE position.
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[GF17170(R)05/96]
Operating in 2H with the hubs in the LOCK position increases
fuel consumption, noise, vibration, and wear. For prolonged 2H
operation on dry pavement, set the manual locking hubs to the
FREE position.
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To shift between 4H and 4L:
[GF17190(R)05/96]
Stop the vehicle and place the automatic transmission into N
(Neutral) or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual
transmission. Pull the transfer case shift lever to the left and
shift the transfer case to the desired 4H or 4L position. This
shift should be with one continuous motion without pausing in
the N position. Pausing in the neutral position can result in gear
clash and difficult shifting. If while shifting between 4H and 4L,
the transfer case gets stuck in the N position or is difficult to
shift into either 4H or 4L, it may be necessary to let the vehicle
roll slightly and/or turn off the engine (particularly on vehicles
equipped with automatic transmissions).
[GF17200(R)05/96]
To shift between N (Neutral) and either 4H or 4L
[GF17210(R)05/96]
To shift into N (Neutral), stop the vehicle and engage the
parking brake. Place the automatic transmission into N (Neutral)
or depress the clutch on manual transmission vehicles. From
either the 4H or 4L position, pull the transfer case shift lever to
the left and move the transfer case shift lever to the N (Neutral)
position. The N (Neutral) position should only be used for
vehicle towing.
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Sand
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When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels of the
vehicle on the most solid area of the trail. Do not reduce the
tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily
through the terrain. Apply accelerator slowly and avoid
spinning the wheels.
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Mud and Water
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When driving through water, determine the depth; avoid water
higher than the bottom of the hubs (if possible) and proceed
slowly. If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall.
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Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not
stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be
improved by moving your vehicle slowly, while applying light
pressure on the brake pedal.
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[GF20500(R)01/96]
After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating
driveshafts and tires. Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating
driveshafts causes an imbalance which could damage drive
components.
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[GF20525(R)03/96]
NOTE: If the transmission and transfer case is submerged in
water, their fluids should be checked and changed, if
necessary.
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Additional Special Driving Instructions for
4-Wheel Drive Vehicle Operators
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Driving on Hill or Slope Terrain
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When driving on a hill, avoid driving crosswise or turning on
steep slopes; you could lose traction and slip sideways. Drive
straight up, straight down or avoid the hill completely. Know
the conditions on the other side of a hill before driving over the
crest.
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When climbing a steep hill, start in a lower gear, rather than
finding it necessary to downshift from a higher gear after the
ascent has started. This reduces strain on the engine and the
possibility of stalling.
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When descending a steep hill avoid sudden braking. Rapid
pumping of the brake pedal will help slow the vehicle and still
maintain steering control.
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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A four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive vehicle has advantages
over two-wheel drive vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like
any other vehicle. If so equipped, keep the vehicle in four-wheel
drive if icy or slippery conditions exist.
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Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of
direction on snow or ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and
steadily when starting from a full stop.
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[GF21310(R)01/96]
All utility-type and Four-Wheel Drive vehicles have special
design and equipment features to make them capable of
performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific
design characteristics give them higher centers of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars.
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Secure all items in cargo area to prevent them from falling out
and creating a safety hazard on the roadway.
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Cargo tie-down holes and brackets
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Cargo tie-down hooks Ð Splash pickup box
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Loading sheets of building material
[GF28650(R)01/96]
Four-foot (122 cm) wide sheets of building or other material will
not fit flat on the pickup box floor. However, support pockets
in the pickup walls permit up to 500 lb (227 kg) of this type
cargo to be carried on crossbody mounted 2ª x 6º (5 x 15 cm)
boards (styleside box only). See illustration.
[GF28675(R)01/96]
NOTE: Four-foot wide sheets will not fit flat on the Splash
pickup box floor.
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Loading four foot (122 cm) building material sheets (styleside box only)
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